Knives, knives and more knives

In years gone by a young country boy, or girl for that matter, would not want to be caught without a knife. A good knife was not viewed as a weapon in the same sense that weapons are thought of today. Knives were part of survival and entertainment.

A game of Mumbley Peg at recess was not unusual, neither was it out of the ordinary for a knife to be needed in a variety of situations from picking a stone out of a horses hoof, carving initials into a tree or cutting the fruit or beef jerky packed in the paper sack for lunch. In fact, carrying a knife has been a very important part of human activity for most of human history. An article from the Knife Hub details information about the history of knives and their uses. In fact, this article states that the knife is, “is one of the most important pieces of technology that our species has ever produced.”

That’s amazing when you think about it. The extremely interesting article takes the reader from a description of the earliest knives, made of stone, to the types of knives and even the laws governing the possession of knives. After reading the article it’s easy to see how this is one of the most important pieces of equipment anyone would want in their “go-bag”. With so many different varieties to choose from, how do you choose which one to buy?

Survival Knives!

Let’s look at a few and see if any of them fit your needs and budget. Beginning with the least expensive on the list of 3 great tools we look at the Maxan 12-piece Survival knife. This zinc allow handle offers light weight but sturdy construction, while the stainless-steel blade offers true blade power. The whole kit packs in a sling shot, knife sharpener, compass, fire starter and matches, fishing line, weights and hooks and the list goes on and on. This handy kit is priced in right now at only $27.95 and would be a good choice for anyone who is putting together a light weight go-bag.

TR-7000 knife, comes in at $34.99, so it’s a very affordable tool that can offer security in any situation. This 10 inch knife with a blade of Damascus steel and a Rose-Wood handle is a great buy to add to any collection. Damascus Steel is highly valued because it is hard and yet flexible and maintains a sharp edge. The origin of Damascus Steel is Europe and Asia. The extremely attractive design on the blade and the perfect grip handle make this a “want to buy” item for your bug-out-bag, or even for every day use.

Another blade that should be considered is the StatGear Surviv-All knife, Survival knife. This All-Fixed Blade Bowie style knife is durable, full-tang, 4 inch blade with a rubber handle that can serve in just about any situation. This choice comes with a fire starter and cord cutter in the sheath and comes in at a low $44.99. The light weight knife package offers more than the ordinary. For survival gear enthusiasts this one can’t be beat.

Knives are a necessary part of any tool kit. These are just a few that can get you started. There are many other choices that we will review as time permits. All three of these would be great items to own. We will continue to review our favorites as time permits. Don’t wait too long to get the one of your choice. Happy kniving!